Duclos
Duclos is a surname of French origin. It is typically interpreted as a toponymic or descriptive name derived from the phrase du clos, meaning “of the enclosure” or “from the enclosed place,” with clos referring to a fenced field, courtyard, or similar area. As such, the name likely originated to indicate residence near such a feature. The surname is found in France and in other French-speaking communities, including Canada and parts of Africa through historical migration and colonial ties.
Notable people with the surname include Jacques Duclos (1897–1975), a French communist politician who was a
In encyclopedic use, Duclos is primarily recognized as a family name. It may also appear in toponymic